Thank you for giving our staff and office volunteers a well-deserved rest after Christmas!

If you need assistance before Monday,  please be in touch with the Reverend Canon Doug Richards, as he is on call and checking his email (613.236.9149 ext. 19 or doug.richards@ottawacathedral.ca).

Every Sunday, there are age-appropriate bulletins, writing materials, books and other resources in baskets for children on the bookshelves as you enter our Cathedral. And when a young person (or the young-at-heart) need some space, the labyrinth is a wonderful place to spend time. This pic is of Nolan enjoying two of his favourite things - lego and the labyrinth - one Sunday in Advent!

Dear Friends,

Our partners, Archbishop Hosam Naoum and Dean Richard Sewell, have asked for urgent support to ensure that a key ministry of the Diocese of Jerusalem, St. George’s College, can survive the current situation facing the region as a whole.

As you can see in the attached brochure, violence and uncertainty have created a major crisis for St. George’s College Jerusalem. Its normal revenue stream from pilgrims’ fees, gift shop sales, and other lodging fees has been totally disrupted.

It is highly unlikely that pilgrimages will resume in the next twelve months and there are insufficient funds to provide already-reduced salaries for the College’s staff and essential operations. Let Light Shine: The Canadian Campaign for St. George’s College Jerusalem is seeking to raise $250,000 to cover these basic costs in 2025.

Please consider making a donation.

St. George’s College Jerusalem is a gem of the worldwide Anglican Communion, welcoming thousands from around the world who seek to see, feel, and understand the biblical and contemporary richness of the land of the Holy One, and the Christians, Jews, and Muslims who live there. Its valuable ministry must not fall victim to the present crisis.

Your support of our partner diocese through this campaign is greatly appreciated. 

With sincere thanks and kind blessings,
+Shane

The Right Reverend Shane Parker
Bishop of Ottawa

Our Cathedral
All those who are ill or suffering, and those who care for them; that we are blessed in 2025!
Our Diocese
The Right Reverend Dr. Shane Parker; Parish of Huntley, The Reverend Dr. Mary-Cate Garden.
Canadian Cathedrals
The Cathedral Church of All Saints, Halifax, NS, The Very Reverend Paul Smith.
Anglican Church of Canada (ACC)
The Most Reverend Anne Germond, Metropolitan of Ontario and Acting Primate of the Anglican Church of Canada; The Most Reverend Chris Harper, National Indigenous Archbishop.
Evangelical Lutheran Church in Canada (ELCIC)
Bishop Susan Johnson; National staff; Bishop Carla Blakley.
The Moravian Church (MOR)
The people of the Moravian Church in Canada.
Companion Diocese of Jerusalem and the Middle East
The Diocese of Jerusalem, Archbishop Hosam Naoum; St. George's College, Jerusalem; peace in Israel and Palestine.

A Prayer for Peace
O God of all justice and peace, we cry out to you in the midst of the pain and trauma of violence and fear which prevails in the Holy Land. Be with those who need you in these days of suffering; we pray for people of all faiths - Jews, Muslims, Christians, and for all people of the land. While we pray to you, O Lord, for an end to the violence and the establishment of peace, we also call for you to bring justice and equity to the peoples. Guide us into your kingdom where all people are treated with dignity and honour as your children for, to all of us, you are our Heavenly Father. In Jesus' name we pray. Amen.

Our Clergy and the Cathedral Prayer Team will pray for all requests sent to info@ottawacathedral.ca during the week.

Scripture Readings for Sunday, January 12th - The Baptism of the Lord | Isaiah 43:1-7; Psalm 29; Acts 8:14-17; Luke 3:15-17, 21-22

Children's Worship Activities | Weekly worship bulletins, books and other activities are on the shelves at the entrance to the Cathedral. There is also a table in the Great Hall to use and the labyrinth to walk. If your child is interested in being a junior server, member of a choir, or a reader, please speak with our clergy.

Hearing Assist Sets | Are available at every service from our sidespeople.

Newsletter Deadline | Wednesdays at noon.

General Info | Please visit our office, call 613.236.9149, or email info@ottawacathedral.ca. Office hours are Monday to Thursday, 9 am to 3 pm, and Friday from 9 am to noon, except during holiday seasons.

Parking | Street parking is free around the Cathedral on Sundays. Other options for free and paid parking are noted on the map.